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Therapist

noun

a trained helper who provides therapy.

9 letters 3 syllables

What does Therapist mean?

a trained helper who provides therapy.

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Dictionary definition

A therapist is a trained person who helps people recover, build skills, manage feelings, or improve their health or wellbeing.

Example sentences

Therapist in a sentence

easy

The therapist helped him practise hand movements.

medium

A speech therapist can help students work on sounds and communication.

hard

The article explained that different therapists support physical, emotional, or communication needs.

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What does therapist mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to therapist?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The speech ____ helped the student practise clearer sounds.

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Therapist

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Synonyms

Words like Therapist

counselorA trained person who helps people talk through feelings or problems.
specialistA person trained in a specific type of support or care.
helperA simple word for someone who gives support.
Antonyms

Opposite words

patientA person receiving care rather than providing it.
untrained personA contrast for someone without professional training.
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Word family

Therapist word family

Base word

therapist

noun

therapist

A trained person who provides therapy.

noun

therapists

More than one trained therapy provider.

noun

therapy

Treatment or guided support for improvement.

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